<![CDATA[DevXH - Portal]]> https://devxh.com/forum/ Mon, 28 Sep 2026 11:33:15 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Businesses and Hosting - (README)]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:27:12 +0000 Rattles]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=8
Business owners, employees, and representatives are welcome, as are community members sharing useful recommendations or services they've personally used.

A few simple rules:

  • You must be an owner, employee, representative, or otherwise genuinely affiliated with the business you're posting about.
  • No referral, affiliate, or tracking links.
    • Promotional or discount codes are allowed, provided they are relevant to the offer being discussed.
  • Keep promotions relevant to the DevXH community.
  • Be transparent about who you represent.
  • Don't spam multiple threads or repeatedly repost the same promotion.
  • Community members are welcome to share businesses they use or recommend as a courtesy, provided the post is genuinely useful and not simply promotional spam.


The goal is to give businesses a place to promote themselves without turning the rest of the forum into an advertising board.]]>
Business owners, employees, and representatives are welcome, as are community members sharing useful recommendations or services they've personally used.

A few simple rules:

  • You must be an owner, employee, representative, or otherwise genuinely affiliated with the business you're posting about.
  • No referral, affiliate, or tracking links.
    • Promotional or discount codes are allowed, provided they are relevant to the offer being discussed.
  • Keep promotions relevant to the DevXH community.
  • Be transparent about who you represent.
  • Don't spam multiple threads or repeatedly repost the same promotion.
  • Community members are welcome to share businesses they use or recommend as a courtesy, provided the post is genuinely useful and not simply promotional spam.


The goal is to give businesses a place to promote themselves without turning the rest of the forum into an advertising board.]]> <![CDATA[Rattles' Gate]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 08:03:01 +0000 Rattles]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=7
I'd like to establish a small group — perhaps some scheduled sessions, GM (Good Mannered) PvP, laughs, lots of laughs, and just a general meetup.

More info

Gate name: Rattles
Connect: vps1.rattles.cv
Region: US-East
Game: Diablo: Hellfire — Normal
Public or password: Public (No Password — click OK if prompted)
Hours / uptime: 24/7
Rules at my gate: Casual-friendly
Hosted on: VPS
Anything else?: If you have any questions, concerns, or anything else, you know where to find me!

Hop in and let's slay some demons!]]>
I'd like to establish a small group — perhaps some scheduled sessions, GM (Good Mannered) PvP, laughs, lots of laughs, and just a general meetup.

More info

Gate name: Rattles
Connect: vps1.rattles.cv
Region: US-East
Game: Diablo: Hellfire — Normal
Public or password: Public (No Password — click OK if prompted)
Hours / uptime: 24/7
Rules at my gate: Casual-friendly
Hosted on: VPS
Anything else?: If you have any questions, concerns, or anything else, you know where to find me!

Hop in and let's slay some demons!]]> <![CDATA[Introducing Me ;)]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 07:40:54 +0000 Rattles]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=6
I'm the guy behind DevXH — and apparently the guy who decided that Diablo/Hellfire needed to run as a dedicated server.

I'm from Ontario, Canada, and I've been messing around with Linux, servers, networking, and various bits of game infrastructure for quite a while. I've always enjoyed taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and then inevitably thinking, “Well... I wonder if I could make this do that instead.”

That's pretty much how DevXH happened.

I wanted a simple way to run Diablo/Hellfire multiplayer without having to leave a game client sitting open on a desktop somewhere. So I started messing around with DevilutionX and the idea of turning the game itself into a proper dedicated server.

Naturally, the project grew a little.

What started as a relatively simple Linux daemon turned into the DevXH website, public server listing, gate registration, ZeroTier support, documentation, a forum, and now an actual released project.

I'm not here pretending to be some huge game-hosting company. I'm just a guy who likes building weird useful shit and seeing what happens when I put it on the Internet.

DevXH is officially launched now, so this is the part where I get to step back a little and let people actually use the damn thing.

If you're running a gate, testing DevXH, have questions, find something broken, or just want to talk Diablo/Hellfire, feel free to say hi.

And if you're wondering why the hell I built this in the first place... honestly, I'm still pretty happy that it worked.

Welcome to DevXH!]]>
I'm the guy behind DevXH — and apparently the guy who decided that Diablo/Hellfire needed to run as a dedicated server.

I'm from Ontario, Canada, and I've been messing around with Linux, servers, networking, and various bits of game infrastructure for quite a while. I've always enjoyed taking things apart, figuring out how they work, and then inevitably thinking, “Well... I wonder if I could make this do that instead.”

That's pretty much how DevXH happened.

I wanted a simple way to run Diablo/Hellfire multiplayer without having to leave a game client sitting open on a desktop somewhere. So I started messing around with DevilutionX and the idea of turning the game itself into a proper dedicated server.

Naturally, the project grew a little.

What started as a relatively simple Linux daemon turned into the DevXH website, public server listing, gate registration, ZeroTier support, documentation, a forum, and now an actual released project.

I'm not here pretending to be some huge game-hosting company. I'm just a guy who likes building weird useful shit and seeing what happens when I put it on the Internet.

DevXH is officially launched now, so this is the part where I get to step back a little and let people actually use the damn thing.

If you're running a gate, testing DevXH, have questions, find something broken, or just want to talk Diablo/Hellfire, feel free to say hi.

And if you're wondering why the hell I built this in the first place... honestly, I'm still pretty happy that it worked.

Welcome to DevXH!]]> <![CDATA[Present Your Gate]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:52:11 +0000 Rattles]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=5 A gate unannounced is a gate unvisited. Raise your banner here.

Run a DevXH server? Post it as a new thread in this board using the
template below, so heroes know what they're walking into. (This pinned thread is
just the charter — it stays locked.) One thread per gate — update your own thread when things change
(hours, password, region), and keep it truthful; the heartbeat agent already
reports your live player count to the public list, so the forum is for the story around your gate.

The template (copy, fill in, post):

Code:
[b]Gate name:[/b] (as it appears in-game) [b]Connect:[/b] host:port for TCP, or game name for ZeroTier [b]Region:[/b] (US-East, EU-West, Oceania...) [b]Game:[/b] Hellfire or Diablo — and difficulty [b]Public or password:[/b] (if password, say how to get it — forum PM is fine) [b]Hours / uptime:[/b] (24/7 service, evenings only...) [b]Rules at my gate:[/b] (hardcore only? no dupes? casual-friendly?) [b]Hosted on:[/b] (VPS provider, home server, Raspberry Pi — whatever you run) [b]Anything else:[/b] (events, communities, Discord...)

House rules for this board
  • One thread per gate — edit your existing thread instead of posting anew
  • No false counts or fake uptime; the public list will expose it anyway
  • Gates must follow the Rules of the Realm — especially rule 3 (honest gates)
  • Dead gates (offline for 30+ days) get their threads archived by the mods

Not listed publicly yet? Register your gate to get your API key, install the heartbeat agent from the server package, and your player count goes live automatically.]]> A gate unannounced is a gate unvisited. Raise your banner here.

Run a DevXH server? Post it as a new thread in this board using the
template below, so heroes know what they're walking into. (This pinned thread is
just the charter — it stays locked.) One thread per gate — update your own thread when things change
(hours, password, region), and keep it truthful; the heartbeat agent already
reports your live player count to the public list, so the forum is for the story around your gate.

The template (copy, fill in, post):

Code:
[b]Gate name:[/b] (as it appears in-game) [b]Connect:[/b] host:port for TCP, or game name for ZeroTier [b]Region:[/b] (US-East, EU-West, Oceania...) [b]Game:[/b] Hellfire or Diablo — and difficulty [b]Public or password:[/b] (if password, say how to get it — forum PM is fine) [b]Hours / uptime:[/b] (24/7 service, evenings only...) [b]Rules at my gate:[/b] (hardcore only? no dupes? casual-friendly?) [b]Hosted on:[/b] (VPS provider, home server, Raspberry Pi — whatever you run) [b]Anything else:[/b] (events, communities, Discord...)

House rules for this board
  • One thread per gate — edit your existing thread instead of posting anew
  • No false counts or fake uptime; the public list will expose it anyway
  • Gates must follow the Rules of the Realm — especially rule 3 (honest gates)
  • Dead gates (offline for 30+ days) get their threads archived by the mods

Not listed publicly yet? Register your gate to get your API key, install the heartbeat agent from the server package, and your player count goes live automatically.]]> <![CDATA[Welcome to the Hall]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:46:32 +0000 Rattles]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=4 Every hero has a first step into the light. Tell us who arrived.

Fresh from Tristram or thirty years in the labyrinth — all are welcome here.
Introduce yourself, and if you run a gate, present it in the Showcase so heroes can find it.

Not sure what to say? Copy this template into your reply (the easy way: hit
**Reply** on this post with Quote enabled and fill in the blanks):

Code:
Name / handle: Where you play from (region): How long in Diablo / Hellfire: What you're playing right now: Your gate (if you run one): Anything else:

New to DevXH entirely?
Welcome in. The fires are lit, the gates stand open.]]> Every hero has a first step into the light. Tell us who arrived.

Fresh from Tristram or thirty years in the labyrinth — all are welcome here.
Introduce yourself, and if you run a gate, present it in the Showcase so heroes can find it.

Not sure what to say? Copy this template into your reply (the easy way: hit
**Reply** on this post with Quote enabled and fill in the blanks):

Code:
Name / handle: Where you play from (region): How long in Diablo / Hellfire: What you're playing right now: Your gate (if you run one): Anything else:

New to DevXH entirely?
Welcome in. The fires are lit, the gates stand open.]]> <![CDATA[The Rules of the Realm]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 22:41:28 +0000 Rattles]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=3 Short law, long peace. Break it rarely, and we shall never speak of it again.

1. Own your games
DevXH never distributes game assets. Do not post, request, or link MPQ files,
pirated downloads, or CD keys.linking to such content earns an instant ban.

1. Play fair
No cheats, hacked clients, or exploits in public games. The server trusts its
players; do not make it regret that.

3. Run honest gates
Gate operators: report real player counts through the heartbeat agent, keep your
showcase thread truthful, and never ship malware in your packages. Falsified
gates are removed from the public listing.

4. Be decent
Argue about builds, not about people. No harassment, hate speech, or witch
hunts. The Tavern is friendly or it is nothing.

5. No spam, inappropriate advertising, or unsolicited promotion
Advertising and promotion are welcome when posted in the appropriate forum. Unrelated products, referral links, and channel plugs posted outside of the appropriate areas may be removed.

Showcasing your DevXH gate in Gate Showcase is not advertising — it is the point.


6. Search before you post
The guides and the Hosting FAQ answer most questions. Fresh threads for genuinely
new problems are always welcome in Gate Setup & Support.

7. The stewards have the final word
Admins and Gate Moderators may edit, move, or remove anything, and will explain
why when asked in good faith. If you disagree with a decision, say so calmly in
a message to the staff — not in someone else's thread.

8. The gates never close, but the law always applies
These rules cover the forum, the website, and every gate listed on it.

Last updated: v1.0.0 launch — September 2026.]]> Short law, long peace. Break it rarely, and we shall never speak of it again.

1. Own your games
DevXH never distributes game assets. Do not post, request, or link MPQ files,
pirated downloads, or CD keys.linking to such content earns an instant ban.

1. Play fair
No cheats, hacked clients, or exploits in public games. The server trusts its
players; do not make it regret that.

3. Run honest gates
Gate operators: report real player counts through the heartbeat agent, keep your
showcase thread truthful, and never ship malware in your packages. Falsified
gates are removed from the public listing.

4. Be decent
Argue about builds, not about people. No harassment, hate speech, or witch
hunts. The Tavern is friendly or it is nothing.

5. No spam, inappropriate advertising, or unsolicited promotion
Advertising and promotion are welcome when posted in the appropriate forum. Unrelated products, referral links, and channel plugs posted outside of the appropriate areas may be removed.

Showcasing your DevXH gate in Gate Showcase is not advertising — it is the point.


6. Search before you post
The guides and the Hosting FAQ answer most questions. Fresh threads for genuinely
new problems are always welcome in Gate Setup & Support.

7. The stewards have the final word
Admins and Gate Moderators may edit, move, or remove anything, and will explain
why when asked in good faith. If you disagree with a decision, say so calmly in
a message to the staff — not in someone else's thread.

8. The gates never close, but the law always applies
These rules cover the forum, the website, and every gate listed on it.

Last updated: v1.0.0 launch — September 2026.]]> <![CDATA[DevXH v1.0.0 — The Gates Are Open]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:52:41 +0000 Rattles]]> https://devxh.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=2 The labyrinth has a door that never closes.

Today DevXH leaves the forge: v1.0.0 of the headless dedicated server for
Diablo & Hellfire, built on DevilutionX 1.5.5.

What is DevXH?
A port of DevilutionX that runs the game engine as a headless dedicated
server — no window, no display, no window manager, no audio. It hosts a
public game on TCP/IP or ZeroTier, seats an idle player so the world stays
alive, and runs forever on a $5 VPS at roughly 2% CPU. Stock DevilutionX
clients join with zero patches.

What shipped in v1.0.0
  • devilutionx-server — Linux x64 binary, clean SIGINT/SIGTERM shutdown
  • Public TCP/IP hosting (port 6112) and ZeroTier private realms
  • Idle host player keeps the world up — 3 human slots per game
  • Bot mode (
    Code:
    --join
    ) for automated idle players
  • devxh-beat heartbeat agent — lists your gate on the website's public
    server list with live player counts
  • Full handbook: CLI reference, ZeroTier guide, systemd unit, diagnostics

The public gates
The website now runs a live server list: real gates, real player counts,
one-click copy of the connect address.

Downloads
New here? The path in:
  1. Raise Your First Gate — VPS to systemd service in 10 minutes
  2. Joining a Public Game — stock client, no patches
  3. ZeroTier Private Realms — a game nobody can see but your circle
  4. The Server Handbook — every flag, every switch

Notes from the crypt
  • Game MPQs are never distributed — you must own Diablo/Hellfire
  • Gates appear on the public list after a quick moderation pass
  • Found a bug? Bug Reports. Want a flag added? Feature Requests. This place is home now

The gates are open. Take up arms.]]> The labyrinth has a door that never closes.

Today DevXH leaves the forge: v1.0.0 of the headless dedicated server for
Diablo & Hellfire, built on DevilutionX 1.5.5.

What is DevXH?
A port of DevilutionX that runs the game engine as a headless dedicated
server — no window, no display, no window manager, no audio. It hosts a
public game on TCP/IP or ZeroTier, seats an idle player so the world stays
alive, and runs forever on a $5 VPS at roughly 2% CPU. Stock DevilutionX
clients join with zero patches.

What shipped in v1.0.0
  • devilutionx-server — Linux x64 binary, clean SIGINT/SIGTERM shutdown
  • Public TCP/IP hosting (port 6112) and ZeroTier private realms
  • Idle host player keeps the world up — 3 human slots per game
  • Bot mode (
    Code:
    --join
    ) for automated idle players
  • devxh-beat heartbeat agent — lists your gate on the website's public
    server list with live player counts
  • Full handbook: CLI reference, ZeroTier guide, systemd unit, diagnostics

The public gates
The website now runs a live server list: real gates, real player counts,
one-click copy of the connect address.

Downloads
New here? The path in:
  1. Raise Your First Gate — VPS to systemd service in 10 minutes
  2. Joining a Public Game — stock client, no patches
  3. ZeroTier Private Realms — a game nobody can see but your circle
  4. The Server Handbook — every flag, every switch

Notes from the crypt
  • Game MPQs are never distributed — you must own Diablo/Hellfire
  • Gates appear on the public list after a quick moderation pass
  • Found a bug? Bug Reports. Want a flag added? Feature Requests. This place is home now

The gates are open. Take up arms.]]>